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Other Ancient Observatories & Sites

Eastern Hemisphere

Western Hemisphere

Astronomer
Unearths Evidence of Scientific Tradition in Africa --
An article about Thebe Medupe, an ethno- and
archeoastronomer and researcher at the South African Astronomical
Observatory who has been exploring traditional
African peoples' knowledge of astronomy. In his documentary
film, Cosmic Africa, Medupe visits remote communities
to learn about the form and significance that astronomy takes
in their cultures. For more information about the film,
contact Carina Rubin

Traditions of the Sun-- An experiential web site
that lets you explore Chaco Canyon, learning about NASA research
on the Sun and Native American solar practices within a larger
historical and cultural context.

Chaco Canyon -- An Exploratorium website
that features the Chaco Canyon ancient site, in New Mexico,
and its connections to cycles of the Sun and Moon.

Image Credits: Bighorn Medicine Wheel photo by the U.S.
Forest Service Bighorn district office, probably taken in the
late 1970s. Newgrange image from knowth.com website. Machu
Picchu image by Jeff Gilbert, from NASA's Ancient
Observatories website.